THE RIGHT PRICE…………….$699 November 2, 2010: Fort Lauderdale (return) to Eastern Caribbean, 10 days Bonus: $150 shipboard credit Ship: Holland America Maasdam Contact: cruise.com * * * Have you ever wondered how much cruisers pay for the “theme” in theme cruise? The researchers at Cruise Critic came up with an interesting item this week about… Continue reading Notes on the Boats
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Canal Cruising in Boat Built for Two
I remember our first “small ship” cruise. It was on the Midi Canal in France. It really was called “cruising” although anyone who has seen the Midi Canal knows not one cruise ship of any largesse that would fit. Toy cruise ships, perhaps. This was one of those special birthdays in our house, and I… Continue reading Canal Cruising in Boat Built for Two
Bargain Hunters, Take Aim at Cruises
Everybody loves a bargain, right? Cruisers just might be at the top of that list, but remember, it’s a jungle out there when it comes to finding them. There are as many cruise “bargains” as there are websites advertising them, so it makes sense to do some comparison shopping before booking your cruise. There is… Continue reading Bargain Hunters, Take Aim at Cruises
Notes on the Boats
THE RIGHT PRICE…………….$249 November 27, 2010: Miami (return) to Western Caribbean, 5 nights Bonus: $75 shipboard credit Ship: Celebrity Century Contact: CruiseDeals.com (1-800-668-6414) * * * It goes without saying that if we planned to take our grandchildren on a cruise — don’t get excited, kids, the operative word is IF — the place we’d… Continue reading Notes on the Boats
Cruise Ships a Haven for Entertainers
It seems to us that two things have been a boon to the concert industry over the past few years — casinos and cruise ships. You could say to the “small” concert industry, for entertainers who never have, never could or can no longer fill 20,000 arenas. Casinos more than cruise ships have provided them… Continue reading Cruise Ships a Haven for Entertainers